BILL NUMBER: ACR 57	CHAPTERED  09/08/99

	RESOLUTION CHAPTER   104
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE   SEPTEMBER 8, 1999
	ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY   AUGUST 26, 1999
	ADOPTED IN SENATE   AUGUST 23, 1999
	AMENDED IN SENATE   AUGUST 16, 1999
	AMENDED IN SENATE   JULY 6, 1999

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Hertzberg and Senator Polanco

                        MAY 6, 1999

   Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 57--Relative to commemorative
state seals.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   ACR 57, Hertzberg.  Commemorative state seals.
   This measure would provide for the creation of a 13-member
Commemorative Seals Advisory Committee to make recommendations to the
Governor and the Legislature regarding the design, construction, and
dedication of 2 commemorative seals, one honoring Native Americans
in California and the other honoring California's Spanish and Mexican
heritage, for installation on the landing of the upper steps on the
west side of the State Capitol on the level below the Great Seal of
California.
   The measure would specify that funds for the construction of the
commemorative seals are to be provided either (1) by appropriation by
the Legislature, provided that 1/2 of the funds come from private
contributions, or (2) by private donations to the advisory committee.
  The measure would further provide that the Joint Rules Committee
shall be the recipient of these funds and responsible for
administering the funds and organizing the construction of the
commemorative seals.




   WHEREAS, In the year 2000, the State of California will celebrate
the 150th year, the sesquicentennial, of its existence as an American
state; and
   WHEREAS, For as many as 40 generations, Native Americans have
lived within the boundaries of present day California and Native
American names dot the landscape of California; and
   WHEREAS, Native Americans were the first Californians, and
Californians today should be educated about the enduring legacy of
the Native American heritage of our state; and
   WHEREAS, In recognition of the sesquicentennial, the Legislature
declares its intent to memorialize 40 generations of Native Americans
in California through a monument at the State Capitol; and
   WHEREAS, The Spanish and Mexican era represents the colonial and
the first frontier history of our great state inasmuch as Spain
brought European civilization to California, and Mexico administered
California for nearly 25 years as its northernmost frontier; and
   WHEREAS, Spanish names dot our landscape and the pueblos,
presidios, missions, and ranchos of Spain established the beginnings
of California's political and institutional life.  On the 150th
anniversary of the establishment of the State of California, it is
clear that as a matter of people, culture, and historic heritage,
California and Mexico are bonded together in their mutual destinies;
and
   WHEREAS, In recognition of the sesquicentennial, the Legislature
declares its intent to memorialize the Spanish and Mexican era of
California through a monument at the State Capitol; now, therefore,
be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring:
   (a) That the Commemorative Seals Advisory Committee, composed of
13 members, be created to include all of the following:
   (1) The California State Librarian.
   (2) A representative of the Native American Heritage Commission,
selected by the members of that commission.
   (3) A representative of the Historic State Capitol Commission,
selected by the members of that commission.
   (4) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, with
at least one member representing Native Americans and at least one
member representing Mexican Americans.
   (5) Three members appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, with
at least one member representing Native Americans and at least one
member representing Mexican Americans.
   (6) Three members appointed by the Governor, with at least one
member representing Mexican Americans.
   (7) One member appointed by the Lieutenant Governor.
   (b) That the appointments to the advisory committee shall be made
within 90 days of the effective date of this resolution.
   (c) That the first meeting of the advisory committee shall take
place within three months of the effective date of this resolution.
   (d) That the chairperson of the advisory committee be selected
from the membership of the advisory committee at the first meeting of
the committee; and be it further
   Resolved, That the advisory committee shall make recommendations
to the Governor and the Legislature regarding the construction of two
commemorative seals, one honoring Native Americans in California,
and the other honoring California's Spanish and Mexican heritage, for
installation on the steps on the west side of the State Capitol
Building; and be it further
   Resolved, That the recommendations by the advisory committee
incorporate all of the following components:
   (a) That each of the two commemorative seals be smaller than the
Great Seal of California that is located on the landing of the upper
steps on the west side of the State Capitol.
   (b) That the commemorative seals be installed on the landing of
the steps on the west side of the State Capitol on the level below
the Great Seal of California.
   (c) That the commemorative seal honoring Native Americans contain
a map of California with the names of the 70 major native California
tribes depicted on its surface.
   (d) That the commemorative seal honoring California's Spanish and
Mexican heritage contain a map of California depicting the names of
the pueblos, presidios, missions, and major ranchos of the Spanish
and Mexican eras; and be it further
   Resolved, That funds for the construction of the commemorative
seals be provided by any of the following means:
   (a) Appropriation by the Legislature, provided that one-half of
the funds for the construction of the commemorative seals be from
private contributions.
   (b) Private contributions made to the advisory committee for the
construction of the commemorative seals; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Joint Rules Committee shall be the recipient of
the funds that are appropriated or contributed for the construction
of the commemorative seals, the entity responsible for administering
these funds, and the entity responsible for organizing the
construction of the commemorative seals; and be it further
   Resolved, That the advisory committee shall make recommendations
to the Governor and the Legislature with respect to the design,
construction, and dedication of the commemorative seals as follows:
   (a) After consultation with the Department of General Services,
establishing a schedule for the design, construction, and dedication
of the commemorative seals.
   (b) After consultation with the Department of General Services,
implementing procedures to solicit designs for the commemorative
seals and devising a selection process for the choice of the designs.

   (c) Selecting the designs.
   (d) Reviewing and monitoring the design and construction of the
commemorative seals and establishing a program for the dedication of
the seals during the year 2000; and be it further
   Resolved, That the advisory committee make its recommendations to
the Governor and the Legislature at the earliest time possible; and
be it further
   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly provide copies of
this resolution to the Governor, the Director of General Services,
and the author for appropriate distribution.
